David Shultz

David Shultz passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on December 7, 1943 to Paul and Virginia (Gunn) Shultz. On March 29, 1969 he married Lee Ellen Seyb at the Newman Center on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ellen, of the farm at Lake View (Ashton, MO), daughter Tara Linn Shultz (Danny Priebe) of Gorin, MO and son, Trent Christian Shultz (Amy) of Rutledge, MO.
Grandchildren include Steeler Zane Gray (Meagan) of Ontario, Oregon, Sydney Linn Wentz (Brandon) of Tucson, Arizona, Gabe Christian Shultz of Rutledge, MO and Avery Grace Shultz of Prairie Village, KS. Great grandchildren Irelyn Ann Gray, Finlee Linn Gray and Riley Gray Wentz also survive. He is also survived by his older sister, Joan Propes of Rosendale, MO brother in law, Mark Seyb of Arbela, MO, Danny Priebe family along with several nieces and nephews.
David was raised on his parent's Black Angus cattle and Suffolk sheep farm near Rosendale, Missouri. After graduating from Andrew County High School and then attended University of Missouri where he obtained his degrees in Ag Economics and Animal Husbandry. He represented the University of Missouri on 3 livestock judging teams. He enjoyed all of the camaraderie with his Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity brothers during those 4 years and that extended all the way to the end. He was able to enjoy the 100th anniversary of the Alpha Gama Rho reception held in Columbia several years ago and reunited with many fraternity brothers.
Following graduation from the University of Missouri, he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United State Marine Corps. He attended Officer Candidate School and the Basic School in Quantico, Virginia and Artillery School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. 2nd Lt. Shultz served in Vietnam and received numerous decorations; Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy on October 6, 1966, in Vietnam. Presidential Unit Citation with ribbon bar awarded 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam 1965- 1967. National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Combat Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, and Pistol Sharpshooter Badge. He finished his tour in Vietnam and honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant in 1967. He loved This Country.
David along with his wife, Lee, the family farmed row crops and livestock in early years after returning home from Vietnam in Andrew County and later in Scotland and Clark counties. He mentored his children, grandchildren and several neighboring youth for almost 60 years. He was an active member of the National Farmers Organization (NFO) and worked hard with other farmers to fight for fair grain and livestock prices, Andrew County 4-H, North Andrew FFA, Boy Scouts of America (Rosendale, MO #213), and North Andrew County High School Sports were among his many activities during his youth.
David was a member of St. John's Catholic Church (Memphis, MO), served on the Scotland County Consolidated Public Water Supply District board, and was a 4-H leader while his children were young. Several of the organizations that he belonged to include a lifetime member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Retired Military Officers, American Legion.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, his older brother Jack Gunn Shultz, sister in law Dianne Seyb, and in-laws, George and Guenn Seyb.